On Tuesday, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever faced off against the Seattle Storm, who are currently in strong form. Clark led the Fever’s starting five alongside Lexie Hull, Aliyah Boston, Natasha Howard, and Kelsey Mitchell. Amid ongoing difficulties with her shooting, especially from beyond the arc, Clark’s performance drew significant attention during the contest.

Early Shooting Troubles and Turnovers Hamper Clark’s Effectiveness

Clark’s shooting issues began immediately in the first quarter as she forced multiple shots, including attempts from three-point range, without finding her usual rhythm. Her performance was further impacted by turnovers, highlighting struggles with ball control and decision-making while facilitating the offense. By the end of the quarter, she had scored only two points on 1-for-5 shooting, missing both of her three-point shots.

Despite her offensive challenges, Clark contributed in other areas, recording one rebound, four assists, and two steals in nine minutes, although she also committed two turnovers that proved costly for the Fever.

Second Quarter Fails to Bring Relief as Clark’s Difficulty Persists

The second quarter did not improve for Clark, as her shooting woes extended with no successful baskets on three attempts. Additional turnovers added to her tough night, and she looked off balance throughout the half. Nevertheless, the Fever maintained a halftime lead, buoyed by strong efforts from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Damiris Dantas, who managed to offset Clark’s struggles.

By halftime, Clark’s stat line showed just two points on 1-for-8 shooting, including a 0-for-4 record from beyond the arc. She also contributed two rebounds, five assists, three steals, but committed three turnovers over 17 minutes on the court.

Ongoing Shooting Woes Raise Questions for Fever’s Offensive Future

Clark’s continued shooting difficulties present a challenge for the Indiana Fever as they aim to compete against top-tier teams like the Seattle Storm. The superstar guard’s struggles from distance and with ball security have created additional pressure on her teammates to step up offensively. Moving forward, the Fever will need Clark to regain her shooting confidence or rely more heavily on other strong performers such as Boston, Mitchell, and Dantas to maintain competitive momentum.